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Kodak M320 vs Olympus TG-860

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40

Kodak M320 vs Olympus TG-860 Key Specs

Kodak M320
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 34-102mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Updated by Olympus TG-870
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Kodak M320 vs Olympus TG-860 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Kodak M320 vs Olympus TG-860, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and TG-860 (16MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and TG-860 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The M320 was unveiled 7 years prior to the TG-860 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the M320 scores against the TG-860 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Olympus TG-860

 M320 TG-860 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Kodak M320

 TG-860 M320 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2009More recent by 74 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M320 and Olympus TG-860

 M320 TG-860 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Kodak M320 vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M320 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus TG-860 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak M320 vs Olympus TG-860 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the M320 versus the TG-860.

Kodak M320 vs Olympus TG-860 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M320 and TG-860 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M320 vs Olympus TG-860 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M320 vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M320 and TG-860.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M320 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus TG-860 will provide greater detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older M320 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M320 vs Olympus TG-860 sensor size comparison

Kodak M320 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M320 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M320 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M320 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-860 Street photography highlights
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (155g)
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M320
Sports photography with Olympus TG-860
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M320 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-860 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (155g)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (21mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M320
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-860
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
pretty wide (21mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M320 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-860 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
33
pretty wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Kodak M320 vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M320 and Olympus TG-860
 Kodak EasyShare M320Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M320 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-08 2015-02-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3472 x 2604 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 34-102mm (3.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 224 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7001 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $39 $279